Use the Following Information to Answer the Question(s)below

question 30

Multiple Choice

Use the following information to answer the question(s) below.
Taggart Transcontinental pays no dividends,but spent $4 billion on share repurchases last year.Taggart's equity cost of capital is 13% and the amount spent on repurchases is expected to grow by 5% per year.Taggart currently has 2 billion shares outstanding.
-Taggart's stock price is closest to:

• A)$12.50.
• B)$15.40.
• C)$20.00.
• D)$25.00.

Comprehend the concepts and applications of the Service Gaps Model.

Describe strategies for managing service quality and enhancing customer service experiences.

Discern the role and impact of technology in improving service delivery and quality.

Understand the economic significance of services in the U.S. economy.

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Definitions:

Economizing Problem

The issue of limited resources to meet unlimited wants, necessitating choices and prioritizations in the use of resources.

Limited Resources

The finite availability of inputs or resources (labor, capital, land) that can be used for the production of goods and services.

Unlimited Wants

The economic concept that human desires and needs are constant and infinite, whereas the resources to fulfill them are limited.

Best Use

Optimal allocation or application of resources to maximize efficiency or value.